Vancouver Island University

Vancouver Island University
TypePublic Liberal Arts University
Established(1969-1988 as Malaspina College);
(1988-2008 as Malaspina University-College);
(September 1, 2008 - Now) Vancouver Island University
Academic affiliations
Universities Canada
EndowmentC$26.3 million[1]
ChancellorJudith Sayers
PresidentDeborah Saucier
Students12,000(2023-24) [2]
Location
Nanaimo, Powell River, Duncan, British Columbia
,
British Columbia
,
Canada

49°09′26″N 123°57′59″W / 49.15722°N 123.96639°W / 49.15722; -123.96639
Colours   Blue and Green
NicknameMariners
Sporting affiliations
Canadian Colleges Athletic Association
Websitewww.viu.ca

Vancouver Island University (abbreviated as VIU, formerly known as Malaspina University-College and Malaspina College) is a Canadian public university serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. Malaspina College opened in 1969.[3] The main campus is located in Nanaimo, with regional campuses in Duncan and Powell River.[4]

  1. ^ "VIU Consolidated Financial Statements 2014" (PDF). 2.viu.ca. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2014-08-14. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
  2. ^ "Enrolment by university". Archived from the original on 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  3. ^ Macleans Guide to Canadian Universities 2010, p.185
  4. ^ "Campus Information". Vancouver Island University. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2019.